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"Open" in German: offen
offen
Note: shops: geöffnet
Open as an adjective in German is offen. Say Die Tür ist offen or Das Café ist offen. Signs often use geöffnet; this headword is offen.
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How to pronounce offen
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OFF-en
/ˈɔfn̩/
OFF-en. Short o. Soft -en.
"Open" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| offen | open Doors, shops, attitudes. | Doors, shops, attitudes. |
| offen bis… | open until… Hours. | Hours. |
| offene Tür | open door Feminine -e. | Feminine -e. |
| geöffnet | open (sign style) Common on shop signs; different form. | Common on shop signs; different form. |
How to use offen in real life
- 1Shop hours
Ist der Laden noch offen?
Is the shop still open?
Noch offen.
- 2Window
Lass das Fenster offen, es ist warm.
Leave the window open, it's warm.
Offen after noun.
- 3Attitude
Ich bin offen für andere Vorschläge.
I'm open to other suggestions.
Offen für.
Mistakes English speakers make with offen
Incorrect: Der Laden ist open.
Correct: Der Laden ist offen.
Use offen, not English open.
Incorrect: Using only geöffnet for this word page
Correct: Prefer offen for this headword.
Geöffnet is related but not the listed headword.
Good to know
Shop doors show geöffnet/geschlossen more than offen/zu on stickers, but people still ask Ist noch offen? in speech.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking a bakery before closing
ChatPal
Schnell—ist die Bäckerei noch offen?
Quick—is the bakery still open?
You
Ja, die Tür steht offen. Wir schaffen das.
Yes, the door is open. We'll make it.
ChatPal
Gut. Offene Läden nach acht sind selten.
Good. Open shops after eight are rare.
You
Stimmt. Sonntags erst recht.
True. Especially on Sundays.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Open" in German
How do you say open?
Offen.
Is it still open?
Ist es noch offen?
Offen vs geöffnet?
Both mean open; signs often use geöffnet.
Open to ideas?
Offen für Ideen.
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